NATURE
Coronavirus: the real impact on the climate
Apr 01, 2020
Written by
Matt Maynard
Covid-19 has forced us to reduce destructive atmospheric behaviours and has reminded us that we are at the mercy of nature. Matt Maynard looks into the effect that viral-mitigation is having on global emissions, and asks whether current material and emotional…
Albatrosses could police the oceans for illegal fishing
Mar 31, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Recruiting armies of albatrosses could enable the detection of illegal fishing
What to read while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
What better time to get reading? We’ve collected some of our favourite books from over the years, a collection of certifiable classics and a few lesser-known delights. Dive right on in...
What to watch while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
We may be stuck inside, but there’s no need to close our eyes to the world beyond our walls. We’ve collated some of our favourite documentaries available on Netflix and BBC iPlayer to tantalise the geographically minded...
No oil, no coal, no future? Are we prepared for a ‘just transition’?
Mar 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
It is supposed to ease the transfer of workers in high-carbon industries and environment-destroying jobs into cleaner, greener alternatives, without destroying their livelihoods in the process. But if the so-called ‘Just Transition’ holds all the answers, why aren’t governments around…
Understanding how bears hibernate without losing muscle could help humans recover from illness
Mar 18, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
New discoveries about the way grizzly bears retain muscle strength during hibernation could help patients with muscle atrophy
Carbon con: does capturing carbon from power stations really work?
Mar 11, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Capturing carbon from power stations and other high-carbon processes is often described as a vital part of the overall strategy to control CO2 emissions – but does it really work?
Investigating Thwaites: the riskiest glacier on Earth
Mar 10, 2020
Written by
Angus Parker
Dubbed the riskiest glacier on Earth, an ongoing project to learn more about Thwaites is vital to ensure the accuracy of sea-level rise predictions
Most people think they are more environmentally friendly than others – they’re wrong
Mar 05, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Most people think they are more environmentally friendly than others. Most people are wrong...
All-new Northern Lights discovered
Feb 28, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The discovery of a new form of the aurora borealis could reveal secrets about the most unknown part of the planet
Pharmaceuticals in water supplies can lead to dangerous ‘happy fish’ phenomenon
Feb 26, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The release of pharmaceuticals into rivers and lakes is having dramatic consequences for both human health and that of ecosystems
Ready for a close-up: macro photography
Feb 17, 2020
Written by
Keith Wilson
Whatever your subject, looking through a macro lens provides an entirely different way of seeing the world, says Keith Wilson
In photos: Andreas Kay’s spectacular bugs
Jan 31, 2020
Written by
geographical
German physicist, biologist and photographer, Andreas Kay was based in Ecuador and chronicled the country’s amazing array of small creatures, creating a 28,000-image strong photographic collection. Diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, Kay, 59, …
Earth Photo competition 2020: call for entries now open
Jan 31, 2020
Written by
Geographical
Prestigious photography competition returns for a third year
Lethal pesticides still killing bees despite EU ban
Jan 29, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
New evidence reveals just how persistent some neonicotinoids are in the environment, raising questions for the countries that still allow their use
Scientists use loudspeakers to attract fish to degraded coral reefs
Jan 27, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Scientists are using underwater loudspeakers to attract fish species back to degraded coral reefs
DOSSIER: Confronting the global rubbish crisis
Jan 24, 2020
Written by
Mark Rowe
For years, China was the go-to destination for exporting the West’s refuse material. But with an import ban now in place for everything from plastics to e-waste, and a growing global population producing an ever-greater amount of rubbish, what exactly…
The art of remote controlled photography
Jan 22, 2020
Written by
Keith Wilson
Capturing the perfect shot sometimes means not having the camera operator present. Luckily, advances in camera traps and drone technology are making remote photography more and more viable, says Keith Wilson
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